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Cubs' Justin Steele defends teammate left off MLB Network's top 100 players | Sporting News Steele questions the validity of the list.

JANUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Resumes mound work Steele (elbow) threw off a mound Jan. 16 for the first time since undergoing UCL revision surgery April 18, MLB.com reports.

Impact Throwing off a mound represents an important milestone in the recovery process for Steele, who had been limited to playing catch off flat ground since resuming a throwing program in October. He'll likely continue to build up the intensity and frequency of his bullpen sessions over the next few weeks, but Steele probably won't be ready to face hitters until the latter half of spring training. The 30-year-old lefty will almost certainly open the season on the injured list, but if he steers clear of any setbacks while building up this spring, he could avoid placement on the 60-day IL and make his 2026 debut at some point in late April or May.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Edward Cabrera agrees to 1-year contract with the Cubs a day after trade

Edward Cabrera has agreed to a $4.45 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs a day after the right-hander was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Cubs, Steele avoid arbitration with $6.775M deal (source) CHICAGO -- The Cubs addressed their rotation in a big way on Wednesday with the acquisition of hard-throwing righty Edward Cabrera from the...

JANUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration with Cubs The Cubs and Steele (elbow) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.775 million contract Thursday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Steele gets a modest raise after he missed nearly all of the 2025 season following UCL revision surgery. The left-hander's rehab has come along well, but he is expected to be sidelined for at least the first month or so of the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Late start to season confirmed Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed this week that Steele (elbow) will not be ready for the start of next season, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.

Impact Steele underwent UCL revision surgery on his left elbow in mid-April, so it's not a surprise that he'll be in line for a stint on the injured list to begin the 2026 season. Counsell noted that the team will have a better idea in spring training as to a timetable for the left-hander, with the skipper noting that "I think it will be the first half of the season." Steele has collected a 3.18 ERA over 82 regular-season starts since the beginning of the 2022 campaign.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs rush into a surprising overpay for Zac Gallen in rotation roulette It's no secret that the Chicago Cubs need rotation help. Just last season – thanks in part to a season-ending injury to Justin Steele – the...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Cubs agree to 2-year contract with reliever Phil Maton, AP source says

The Chicago Cubs have added Phil Maton to their bullpen, agreeing to a two-year contract with the veteran right-hander

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Begins throwing program Steele (elbow) began a throwing program Monday, the pitcher posted from his X account.

Impact The left-hander was cleared to throw on flat ground for the first time since undergoing UCL revision surgery in April. A firm timetable for Steele's readiness to pitch in games isn't clear, but he's likely to get a late start to next season. The left-hander boasts a 3.18 ERA and 458:128 K:BB over 449.2 innings since the beginning of the 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest on Justin Steele's Rehab - Bleacher Nation Sure sounds like things continue to go well for the Cubs lefty.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Kyle Tucker's decision looms large as Cubs look toward future after making playoffs

The Chicago Cubs' focus now turns toward the offseason

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers and Cubs play in decisive NLDS Game 5

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in Game 5 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers bring 2-1 NLDS lead into Game 4 against Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers meet in Game 4 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers aim to sweep Cubs in NLDS Game 3

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers play in Game 3 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers bring 1-0 lead into NLDS Game 2 against Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs square off in Game 2 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers and Cubs square off to start NLDS

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs host the Padres in NL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres play in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs look to sweep Padres in NL Wild Card Series

The Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres square off in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs and Padres square off to start the NL Wild Card Series

The Chicago Cubs host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Busch leads Cubs against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch had four hits against the Cardinals on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs face the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs start 3-game series with the Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs and Mets meet in series rubber match

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs look to stop 5-game skid, take on the Mets

The Chicago Cubs look to stop their five-game losing streak when they play the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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